Large molecule alkane on heating at a high temperature forms low molecular alkane and alkene by a process called as___________.

Cracking

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Dehydrogenation

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Hydration

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Both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is D Both a and b
When alkanes of high molecular weight are heated at high temperature, the molecules breaks into alkane and alkenes of low molecular weight. This process is called cracking or dehydrogenation. Ethane when heated upto 500 degree Celsius forms ethene.

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